Recipes

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Stuffed Capsicum/Bell Peppers

The Bell Peppers need to be cooked through to really enjoy this dish.The stuffing can be modified as per one's taste. I was inspired to make these again after seeing Sunitha's blog. Sunitha has recently joined the blogging world. Her blog has a beautiful template and she does have an interesting collection of recipes.

Now, stuffed bell peppers are a definite hit if the stuffing tastes great. It's just like most of the other chaat items - samosa, kachori.

partially stuffed bell peppers

All ready to be eaten with dal and roti

Just before they were zapped in the microwave

Equipment used :

Gas

Microwave

Time taken :

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 30 minutes including time to boil potatoes

Difficulty : Easy

Ingredients (serves 4):

Green bell peppers/capsicum - 2

3 large potatoes

1/2 cup green peas

1 onion chopped

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

1 tsp oil + a little more to coat on the bell peppers

1 tsp saunf/fennel seeds

1 tbsp kasuri methi

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp garam masala

1/4 tsp amchur powder

2 tbsp chopped cashew bits (optional)

A few raisins chopped (optional)

Salt to taste

4 tbsp grated cheese

How I made it :

Slice the bell peppers into two lengthwise. Deseed them. These will serve as our cups. Spread oil on the outer side of the cups.

Boil the potatoes till completely cooked.

Peel the potatoes and mash.

In a pan, heat oil.

Add the saunf seeds and kasuri methi.

Add the onions once the saunf starts to brown.

If using frozen peas, cover with water and zap in microwave for 2 minutes. If using fresh peas, zap for longer.